5,998 cc (366.0 cu in) Ferrari/Maserati M144A V12[5]
Power output
630 PS (463 kW; 621 hp) and 652 N⋅m (481 lbf⋅ft) of torque
Transmission
6-speed Cambiocorsa automated manual[6]
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,800 mm (110.2 in)[7]
Length
5,143 mm (202.5 in)[7]
Width
2,096 mm (82.5 in)[7]
Height
1,205 mm (47.4 in)[7]
Curb weight
1,500 kg (3,300 lb)[8]
Chronology
Predecessor
Maserati Bora
Successor
Maserati MC20 (spiritual)
The Maserati MC12 (Tipo M144S) is a limited production two-seater sports car produced by Italian car maker Maserati to allow a racing variant to compete in the FIA GT Championship. The car entered production in 2004, with 25 cars produced. A further 25 were produced in 2005 after the FIA changed the rules and reduced the maximum length allowed. The second batch of 25 are 150mm shorter than the originals, making a total of 50 cars available for customers.[6][9] With the addition of 12 cars produced for racing, a total of just 62 were ever produced.[10]
Maserati designed and built the car on the chassis of the Ferrari Enzo, but the final car is much larger and has a lower drag coefficient,[9] along with being longer, wider and taller and has a sharper nose and smoother curves than the Enzo. The Enzo had quicker acceleration, shorter braking distance, and a higher top speed at 350 km/h (217 mph), 20 km/h (12 mph) more than the MC12.[9][11]
The MC12 was developed to signal Maserati's return to racing after 37 years.[12] The road version was produced to homologate the race version. One requirement for participation in the FIA GT is the production of at least 25 road cars. Three GT1 race cars were entered into the FIA GT with great success. Maserati began racing the MC12 in the FIA GT toward the end of the 2004 season, winning the race held at the Zhuhai International Circuit. The racing MC12s were entered into the American Le Mans Series races in 2005 but exceeded the size restrictions and consequently paid weight penalties due to excess range.
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